NEWTON AND OTHER LOCAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Newton Eagles Fall in Class 2A First Round Newton Community High School hosted IHSA Class 2A regional action, where the Newton Eagles saw their season come to an end with […]
LOCAL WINNERS OF THE 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
The first unit-wide 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held last week, hosted by Illinois Extension, serving the counties of Richland, Edwards, Lawrence, Wabash, and Wayne. Participants competed in both beginner […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYS NEXT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
(OLNEY) It was last Thursday night, that the Richland County School Board took action to employ Mrs. Monica Grove as the next assistant principal at Richland County High School in […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Olney City Council met in regular session, addressing key city matters and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Next City Council Meeting: March 10, 2025 For more updates, stay connected with the […]
LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO RECIEVE FUNDS FOR NUTRIENT RESEARCH
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois NREC funding was highlighted at a recent event as nearly fifty young researchers shared their findings during poster sessions earlier this month. The event featured undergraduate and graduate […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/25/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new report says economic stability and reparations are key priorities for black residents of Illinois. With black people across the state interviewed by BlackRoots Alliance, the results found […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/25/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to above normal temperatures today and for the rest of this last week of February 2025 as a high pressure ridge stays in control of our Midwestern […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Richland County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting in Olney, addressing key topics and approvals. Meeting Highlights: Personnel Updates: Administrative Updates (2025-2026): Next Board Meeting: March […]
OCC AND OTHER JUCO MENS AND WOMENS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND
Men’s Basketball The OCC Blue Knights fell at home to John A. Logan, 70-88. The (2-23, 0-15) Blue Knights return to action Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in “The Dungeon”, […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND LOCAL BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THIS WEEKEND
Olney Tigers – Regular Season Finale The Olney Tigers wrapped up their regular season with a tough road loss at Teutopolis on Friday night. Varsity: Junior Varsity: The (14-14) Tigers […]